road trips no longer a pain in the butt

Posted05 October 2014

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

Finally bought the standard B17 after the latest in a series of allegedly advanced anatomical saddles extruded its filling. Well worth the not inconsiderable cost. Beautiful to behold, comfortable and supportive even before it's broken in. My sole regret is that I didn't buy a Brooks thirty years ago.

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Review 2 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

4/ 5

CyclingTortoise

Country:Singapore

Style:Commuting

Experience:Regular

Gender:Male

It was bought:Online

Comfortable, but leather appears marred

Posted25 November 2013

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Comfortable, classic looks

Cons: quality could be better

Was looking forward to mounting this saddle on my wife's bicycle, but a little taken aback by the odd grain (rough texture) running across the saddle at several points. Surface appears to be full of imperfections -- unlike an earlier Brooks that I ordered for myself (that was delivered with a really smooth, regular surface). Somewhat disappointed. Fortunately, my wife is very happy with the classic looks and the comfortable ride.

The saddle did not come with a rain cover. You might want to order a saddle cover if you ride in the rain frequently.

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Review 3 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

RideFree

Country:Singapore

Age:45-54

Style:Leisure riding

Experience:Occasional

Gender:Female

It was bought:Online

Best saddle I've tried so far

Posted26 October 2013

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great, very firm

I decided to give this saddle a go as I've heard so much about how good it is. Well, it's true. It is hard but not comfortable. This is the first out of about 5 saddles I've tried, including gel ones, that has not resulted in a numb butt, so I'm really pleased. Am now thinking of getting a second one for my other bike.

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Review 4 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

Anonymous

Country:Singapore

Style:Leisure riding

Experience:Regular

Gender:Female

It was bought:Online

The best saddle I've ever purchased!

Posted16 June 2013

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

Cons: Heavy

I'm a humble owner of 10 bicycles ranging from roadies to foldies. Sampled many saddles over my years of cycling. So far, none surpasses the Brooks. Some say it will take a few weeks or even months to negotiate with the curvatures of my butt. I thought my butt would be seasoned by it instead. On the contrary, I did not feel any butt ache or pain since my first ride on it. Simply love the Brooks!

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Review 5 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

bisletci

Age:35-44

Style:Commuting

Experience:Regular

Gender:Male

It was bought:Online

excellent for tourer

Posted12 December 2012

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Lightweight, Looks great

this is the best saddle i have ever use. this is the most suitable chose for the tourer. i am from turkey thanks

Best saddle ever

I can say for sure that this saddle is perfect! I ride it only for100 km and it already fits to my body! from the first time there was no pain for me! great product!

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Review 7 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

4/ 5

Cyclelady6

Country:United Kingdom

Age:55-65

Style:Road Cyclist

Experience:Regular

Gender:Female

It was bought:Online

Smart, comfortable saddle

Posted10 July 2012

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

After years of contemplating a Brooks I decided to take the plunge and order one for my touring bike. The saddle is a real work of craftmanship and looks very smart in black. You definitely have to be a bit patient with a Brooks as it is a pretty 'firm' ride when you first get on it. However, I am sure that after a few months of use it will be wonderful because even now after only a few rides it feels ok. It is very good in hot weather as the leather breathes. Brooks are expensive but if you look after the saddle properly according to the instructions it will last a lifetime so it actually represents amazing value.

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Review 8 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

Fiifs

Country:Australia

Age:18-24

Style:Road Cyclist

Experience:Regular

Gender:Female

It was bought:Online

One word: "Droooolll"

Posted04 July 2012

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

After putting up with the stock saddle on my carbon roadie (which caused pain after 15km in padded shorts), I did a lot of research and finally settled on the Brooks. And SO glad I did. It came in a beautiful cardboard box (very quickly, especially UK to AU, I might add) and was passed around at my workplace to be admired and pushed in disbelief at how "hard" it was.

Not only does it look amazing (and it does suit a modern carbon roadie, I kid you not!) but it feels beyond amazing! I spent some time rubbing Proofide into it (a couple of times over a day or so), put it on the bike and rode. First ride was 30km, without padding in the shorts and I had NO pain. The saddle didn't even feel hard on the bike, and I'm NOT light (85kg or so). Also, because the design encourages you to tuck in your hips (to sit on your seat bones, it's made to support them), the result is (1) more toned abs and (2) less pressure on the hands. The S version is shorter and wider than the normal version, which is great the women with wider seat bones (not NOT hips, as such).

If you buy this (and you should), be prepared to tinker VERY slightly with the tilt. I find mine is slightly tilted forward from level. At approx AU$90, it is a bargain, given you would expect to spend that on just ONE "good" pair of padded shorts. Forget the lycra, you can ride in almost anything (inc gym shorts, maybe not jeans) and you will be comfortable! The most amazing thing about this saddle is that it will just get better and better. If you're umming and ahhhing, just buy one and persevere! I'd be surprised if you regretted it (you could always sell it second hand and get your money back anyway, especially in Aus).

PS Just bought a standard for my brother as well :)

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Review 9 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

MewsHawk

Country:United Kingdom

Age:25-34

Style:Commuting

Experience:Expert

Gender:Male

It was bought:Online

Perfect with your Brompton

Posted27 March 2012

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

Cons: Heavy

Not the lightest but a great looking saddle and once you've broken it in (which, be warned, takes about 100 miles of riding and a couple of polishing sessions) supremely comfortable. This one fits the Brompton perfectly and is a great look.

Saddle?!?

Posted25 March 2011

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good value, Good quality, Comfortable, Lightweight, Looks great

I've just finished building my own road bike. The crown ontop the piece was my New saddle. Speaking to a wide range of cyclists one word kept appearing..."brooks". I purchased the B17std and cannot understand any cyclist that hasn't made the same choice. I am yet to add any wax and the saddle is already (3x 15mile commutes) a complete dream. No problems with saddle sores either during or after rides and i don't dread the first few minutes of a ride as i have done with 'newer', synthetic saddles. 5stars is a genuine minimum, This is an investment worth every penny!!!

Brooks saddle to the rescue

Posted15 July 2010

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Good quality, Comfortable, Looks great

I am due to head off on a six month cycling trip. One practice trip and 60 miles in I was in tears due to the torture from a previous saddle. I was loaned a Brooks saddle and finished the ride in comfort. If this wasn't enough I was highly recommended this saddle by lots of fellow cyclists. I was advised it needed a good 400 miles to wear it in but on the first outting it was comfy and there were no tears!! Evans provided a competitve price and excellent service.

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Review 15 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

5/ 5

pinkpal

from Hampshire

Age:45-54

Style:Road Cyclist

Experience:Regular

Gender:Female

Big surprise

Posted14 July 2010

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Comfortable, Looks great, Good value, Good quality

I was having problems with my gel saddle being uncomfortable so was looking for another saddle. Brooks had been mentioned to me by several people so I thought I would go for it. When it arrived I was all set for returning it as when you wrapped your knuckles on it it was like hitting a brick wall, there was just no way this saddle could be comfortable. For several reasons I didn't get round to sending it back in time so decided to give it a go. Wow!! it was so comfortable and if it feels like this now what will it be like when it's moulded to me.

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Review 16 for Brooks B17 STD S Ladies Saddle

Overall rating

4/ 5

Bantam

from Hampshire

Age:45-54

Style:Road Cyclist

Experience:Regular

Gender:Female

You need to persevere!

Posted12 December 2009

Yes, I recommend this product.

Pros: Comfortable, Good quality

This saddle was recommended by several people in my cycling club and was reviewed in the CTC magazine as one of the best saddles for high mileage riders. For the first few rides it was like sitting on a house brick, especially on back to back rides but the saddle is now starting to soften and is certainly much more comfortable that any pervious saddles I've had on my solo bike.